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2015-16 ARC II orientationvFINAL.ppt [Read-Only] Huttig‐Williams Room 169 39. 40 Jaf Chiang Randy...
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Welcome ARC Students!!
2015‐16 ARC II
Orientation Program
Alternate Route to Certification ProgramOffice of Higher Education
September 9, 2015
Jane Ciarleglio Executive Director Office of Higher Education
Dr. Noah Dion Director
Dr. Gregory Little Dean
Teri Nixon ARC Senior Consultant
Dr. Melissa Eastwood ARC Senior Consultant
Winnie Dao Site Facilitator
ARC Staff
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Contents of Orientation Packet
Orientation Agenda
Fingerprinting deadline: December 31, 2015Student Teaching: February 22‐March 28, 2016
Make up days: March 29‐April 8, 2016
ARC Graduation Date: May 19, 2016
Packet Information
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• Program History & Mission
• Dispositions for Teaching
• Student Teaching Handbook will be distributed in each Method’s class
Read carefully before September 26, 2015ARC Start Date
Overview of ARC
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• Created in 1986 by CT. General Assembly
• Focus is talented, mid‐career adults in critical teacher shortage areas
• Since 1988, ARC has prepared 4,775 teachers, including CT. Teacher of the Year ( 2007)
Program History
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The mission of Connecticutʹs ARC program is to provide a time‐condensed pathway to teaching credentials for adults who have a strong desire to become teachers and who
possess strong academic and content backgrounds as well as a wide array of life and professional experiences. ARC is a
teacher preparation program that is designed to support the learning styles of adults.
ARC’s Mission Statement
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ARC Dispositions for TeachingThe ARC program believes that effective teachers:
1.Have a passion for teaching that makes them committed to being the best teachers possible.
2.Believe that all children can learn and thus a quality education should be accessible to all children.
3.Possess a positive, caring attitude towards all children and recognize that children learn in many different ways.
4.Respect and appreciate diversity among their students, colleagues, and the community at large.
5.Are committed to their own continued learning so that they can become even more effective teachers.
6.Believe that educators must be committed to and exhibit the highest levels of moral and ethical behavior ( CT. Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers)
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Ingredients for ARC Success
Time Management Read, follow instructions/email Complete tasks on time Communicate !
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1. Pre-program requirements
2. Core Sessions
3. Methods Classes
4. Clinical experience (Student Teaching)
Four Major Program Components
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• Series of readings are described in the assignment and includes a Core list book.
• Construct a well‐written essay (5‐8 pages double spaced) response following specific instructions and responding to ALL of the prompts in the assignment.
Core Writing Assignment (Blue Sheet)
“Philosophy of Education”
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• Your complete paper is due on September 26, 2015
• Your paper will be assessed with the rubric attached to your assignment guidelines.
Core Writing Assignment (Blue Sheet)
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A tool for assessing the quality of a student generated performance or response and to provide specific feedback to students.
You do not receive letter grades in ARC. ARC is a competency‐ based program. You are assessed using rubrics.
What is an Assessment Rubric?
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Jerry Crystal
Information Technology Instructor
• Read the technology handout by September 26, 2015
Technology Assignment (White Sheet)
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Technology Survey
To better understand your range of technical skills in preparation for your program training, we have a survey for you to complete by September 26, 2015.
The survey link will be sent to you electronically in a future email.
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Technology Resources (Pink Sheet)
ARC Resource Library
ePortfolio
Computer Lab
Printing
WIFI (check email)15
•Two full days observing in a middle and high school prior to October 2, 2015. Submit your Field Placement form on September 9, 2015. ARC students serving in DSAP/LTS ?
•World Language and FCS/TE candidates may substitute an elementary level observation for one of the observations
•Please refer to the letter in your acceptance packet to provide to districts when you make your inquiries.
•It is best to the start with the Office of the Superintendent and ask who in the district is responsible for field placement & classroom observation requests.
Field Experience Classroom Observation Assignment (Blue)
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•Review the journal guidelines and instructions very carefully.
•Complete your Reflective Journal Assignment(5‐7 pages, double spaced) which is due on first day of Methods, October 2, 2015.
•Be prepared to discuss your observations and responses on your first day of methods training(October 2, 2015).
Field Experience Classroom Observation Assignment (Blue)
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Readings for September 26, 2015 & resources for duration of ARC
•Connecticut’s Common Core of Learning (CCL)
•The national standards for your content area.
•Connecticut’s Common Core of Teaching (CCT)
•Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSS)
•All subject areas: English/Language Arts CCSS
Includes helpful information regarding writing and text/literacy development that can assist teachers in all disciplines.
•Effective Instructional Practices for Teaching
•Connecticut’s Code of Professional Responsibility for Teachers (white)
Pre‐Program Readings (Lilac Sheet)
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English•English/Language Arts Common Core State Standards•NCATE Standards – National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE)
Mathematics•Mathematics Common Core State Standards•Designing High School Math Courses with CCSS•NCATE Standards – National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) – Secondary Mathematics Teachers•NCATE Standards ‐National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) – Middle School Mathematics Teachers
Science•Common Core State Standards – Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and other Technical Subjects•Connecticut’s Science Curriculum Frameworks – State Department of Education•NCATE Standards – National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
World Languages•Connecticut World Language Curriculum Frameworks – State Department of Education•NCATE Standards – American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Specific Curriculum Readings and Guidelines for Each Methods Discipline (Lilac Sheet)
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• You received a listing of readings to begin working on with your letter of admission. Keep reading in preparation for September 26, 2015.
• You will receive an email with the ARC Resource Library link to access the various curriculum documents shortly
http://www.ctohe.org/arcresources/
• You will need access to these various documents throughout ARC either electronically or in paper format – your preference.
Pre‐Program Readings (Lilac Sheet)
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CORE SESSIONSCore = WHY
• Theory ‐ Foundations of Education
• Overview of essential instructional practices and skills
• State‐mandated topics
• Large group (all subject disciplines) instruction in room B‐39
ARC Component 2
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• Educational experts from K‐12, state education, and higher education
• Readings and activities
• ARC Resource Library (Presentations and handout directions posted)
• Required Core session evaluations (Survey Monkey: Prior to next session)
• Reflective Journal requirements (White Sheet)
• Meeting Norms
Overview of Core Sessions (Blue Sheet)
Your reflective journal will be a personal and professional record of your program experience and will allow you to make connections to all of the ARC Program components.
Journals are to be kept daily, submitted weekly, during CORE and then according to the schedule of the Method’s instructors (see handout for details).
A session on how to be a reflective educator and writer is scheduled for September 26, 2015
Reflective Journals (White Sheet)
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Special Education Core Reading Assignment (Yellow Sheet)
Special Education readings in the Exceptional Lives textbook:
Due January 8, 2016
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METHODS SESSIONS
Methods = How
• Content pedagogy – the art and science of teaching.• Instructors are distinguished classroom teachers
and Department supervisors
• You will be give a course syllabus and assignments duringMethod’s classes
ARC Component 3
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• Fingerprinting and Background Checks: By December 31 ,2015
• Student teaching: February 22‐March 28, 2016• Make up dates : March 29‐April 8, 2016
• ARC handles student teaching placement coordination. Fill out Student Teaching placement information form and returnby September 26, 2015
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE /STUDENT TEACHING (White Sheet)
ARC Component 4
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• Job Hunting
• Durational Shortage Area Permit(DSAP)
• Long Term Substitutes
• CONTACT ARC OFFICE IMMEDIATELY UPONPOSITION OFFER
ARC Component 4
ARC Assessments ‐ program progress and certification eligibility(pgs. 7‐9 student handbook: REVIEW)
All requirements must be complete and assessed with “Acceptable”and/or “Target” results
All ARC policies regarding completion of program requirementsand other matters are detailed in pgs. 16‐22 of the student handbook.
Program Requirements and Policies (Pink Sheet)
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Attendance and Punctuality are closely monitored by the ARC staff and faculty (pgs. 13‐14 of the student handbook describe policies and procedures in greater detail.)
Email [email protected] when going to be absent/tardy, including reason and to receive make up work during CORE. During Methods, email Melissa for absences/tardy and cc Methods instructors)
Program Requirements and Policies (Pink Sheet)
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Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal from Program(See page 20 in Student Handbook)
Procedures and Resolutions of Student Complaints (See pages 20‐ 22 in Student Handbook)
Recurring attendance issues – either tardiness or absences – can lead to program dismissal and will impact a future reference from the ARC Program staff and faculty.
Program Requirements and Policies (Pink Sheet)
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• Program dates: September 26, 2015‐May 19, 2016
• Program Hours: Friday: 6‐9:00 pm
Saturday: 8‐4:00pm11:30am‐12:30pm lunch
• Program Graduation: May 19, 2016
2015‐16 ARC II Program Calendar (White Sheet)
ARC Recommendation for Program Completion
ARC candidates receive paperwork for certification when the following requirements are complete.
1. Core and Methods program assignments2. Student Teaching3. Praxis II or ACTFL exams4. Prerequisite coursework and application requirements5. Other requirements in accordance with program policies and
state certification regulations that may not have been in effect at the time of program admission.
http://www.ctohe.org/ARC/Certification.shtml
ARC Graduates
1. Receive Institutional ED 125 Recommendation from ARC. Eligible to teach in any public school.
2. Secure permanent position (not substitute) in public school and with employing district, apply for Temporary 90 day Certificate (ED 172)
3. Successfully complete 90 days in district, and with district recommendation, eligible to apply to CSDE for Initial Educator Certificate
http://www.ctohe.org/ARC/Certification.shtml
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Certification Exams:
Content testing requirements Praxis II and ACTFL
Testing Requirements (Pink Sheet)
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• Check your email on a regular basis and keep us informed of any email changes now and in the future
• Cancellations or Delays in the Program : Will receive instructions concerning these procedures
• Contact information for ARC staff in the handbook and on hand‐out.
Administrative Procedures (Lilac Sheet)
Official College Transcripts
Please order two sets of your official college transcripts and keep them in a personal file.
You will need them for your future certification application, and your future K-12 personnel file.
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ARC Job Fair and Support
ARC 2016 Job Fair to be planned in Late March/Early April. Date to be announced.
ARC coaching available once hired
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Sessions will begin at 7:30 and run until approximately 9:00 p.m.
Methods Sessions – Meet Your Faculty
SCIENCE, 7‐12
Richard Fritz
Keirsten Huttig‐Williams
Room 169
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Jaf Chiang
Randy Ewart
Room 127 B
MATHEMATICS, 7‐12
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Bert Neumaier
Juan Melian
B 39
WORLD LANGUAGES, K‐12
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Tom Paleologopoulos
Dr. Kris Nystrom
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ENGLISH 7‐12
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
CAMILLE WESTFALL (TE) 127A
CATHY MAYER (FCS) 127 C
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CLOSURE
The ARC Staff and Faculty officially welcome you to ARC and wish you much success as you begin your work with us.
WELCOME TO OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY.
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